Rail Bridge Design Engineer — Hybrid (KC/Omaha)

GFT; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs and benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Rail Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Kansas City, MO or Omaha, NE. The position offers a hybrid work model with office presence required in KC or Omaha, and travel for project work nationwide within the continental United States.

You will perform structural bridge analysis and design, conduct bridge inspections, prepare load ratings, and develop construction documents and estimates. A PE or EIT and AREMA familiarity are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural eng. from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in structural design for Class I and transit bridges.
• EIT license required.
• Familiarity with AREMA and Class I railroad bridge standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural bridge analysis and design per AREMA and owner standards.
• Inspect railway bridges and assess design documents, load ratings, and plans.
• Support design drawings with CAD/BIM tools and QA/QC.
• Travel for project work and field inspections within the continental U.S.
• Maintain knowledge through workshops and professional networks.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Communication

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural eng.

Master’s degree in civil/structural eng. (preferred)

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

MicroStation

LEAP Bridge Concrete

LPILE

GROUP/ RISA/ CSiBridge

Job description

GFT is seeking a Rail Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Kansas City, MO or Omaha, NE. The position offers a hybrid work model with office presence required in KC or Omaha, and travel for project work nationwide within the continental United States.

You will perform structural bridge analysis and design, conduct bridge inspections, prepare load ratings, and develop construction documents and estimates. A PE or EIT and AREMA familiarity are highly valued.